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Church of St. Paul's, K Street

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Church of St. Paul's, K Street

Church of St. Paul's, K Street, Episcopal church on K Street, Washington, D.C., United States

Description

St. Paul's Church on K Street is a mid-20th century church building in downtown Washington, D.C., designed by architect Philip H. Frohman and featuring Gothic architectural style with detailed stone work throughout. The building serves as an active Episcopal parish church in the heart of the city's commercial district.

History

The original church was established in 1868 but had to relocate in 1948 to make way for George Washington University hospital expansion. Architect Philip H. Frohman designed the new building at its current location, maintaining the Episcopal parish's continuity.

Culture

The church maintains Episcopal traditions through weekly Holy Communion services and functions as an Anglo-Catholic parish within the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.

Practical

The church occupies a central location on K Street in downtown Washington, easily accessible on foot or by public transportation in a busy commercial area. The surrounding neighborhood offers nearby parking options and is within walking distance of other downtown attractions.

Did you know?

This parish was the first Episcopal church in Washington to eliminate pew rents, opening access to worship services for all community members regardless of financial means. This progressive decision made attending services truly accessible to everyone.

Location
Inception
1948
Architects
Philip H. Frohman
GPS coordinates
38.90230,-77.05280
Latest update
December 12, 2025 12:08

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